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The New Mexico Scoundrel
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Author : R Scott Wallis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-05-28
The New Mexico Scoundrel written by R Scott Wallis and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-28 with categories.
Christmas Can Be Deadly! When public relations hotshot Skyler Moore agrees to spend the holidays in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with her best friend-celebrity chef Brenda Braxton-it's not all eggnog, candy canes, and Peace on Earth. Because wherever Skyler goes, mayhem tends to follow. A world-renowned opera singer is being stalked and it's up to Skyler and her friends to make sure the diva will live long enough to grace the world's stages once again. The snowy, high-desert locale is the perfect backdrop for this mile-a-minute adventure, with a few scoundrels on the prowl. Old and new friends alike take in Santa Fe's unique arty charm, enjoy more than a few five-star meals, and dodge several bullets. There's a bomb, a kidnapping gone wrong, and a few strangers in the woods, too, making this Christmas frightful. Witty banter, lifelong friendships, new love interests, and a charred Christmas tree round out "The New Mexico Scoundrel." Fresh on the heels of Skyler's first adventure, "The Maine Nemesis," this is Book 2 in the Skyler Moore Thriller series, with a third, "The Nevada Saboteur," due in Fall 2019, and more in 2020.
Scoundrels
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Author : J. Michael Martinez
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2023-06-15
Scoundrels written by J. Michael Martinez and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-15 with History categories.
"American history buffs will savor this detailed yet accessible roundup of political imbroglios." —Publishers Weekly Political scandals have become an indelible feature of the American political system since the creation of the republic more than two centuries ago. In his previous book, Libertines: American Political Sex Scandals from Alexander Hamilton to Donald Trump, Michael Martinez explored why public figures sometimes take extraordinary risks, sullying their good names, humiliating their families, placing themselves in legal jeopardy, and potentially destroying their political careers as they seek to gratify their sexual desires. In Scoundrels, Martinez examines thirteen of the most famous (or infamous) and not-so-famous political scandals of other sorts in American history, including the Teapot Dome case from the 1920s, the Watergate break-in and cover-up in the 1970s, the Iran-Contra affair of the 1980s, and Russian interference in the 2016 elections. Combining riveting storytelling with insights into 200 years of American political corruption, Martinez has once again written a book that will enlighten all readers interested in human nature and political history.
New Mexico Scoundrels
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Author : DONNA BLAKE. BIRCHELL
language : en
Publisher: History Press
Release Date : 2024-07-15
New Mexico Scoundrels written by DONNA BLAKE. BIRCHELL and has been published by History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-07-15 with History categories.
The rugged scenery of the New Mexico Territory formed a dramatic backdrop for get-rich-quick schemes and brazen acts of violence. The cast included serial killers, cattle thieves, train robbers and other evildoers who simply did not know when to quit. Roving bandits like the Black-Jack Ketchum Gang disturbed the peace along with outlaw lawmen like Albuquerque's Milton Yarberry. Donna Blake Birchell recounts the incredible exploits and fantastic tales of New Mexico's shamelessly dangerous characters.
Scoundrels
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Author : Gary Phillips
language : en
Publisher: Down & Out Books
Release Date : 2012-03-20
Scoundrels written by Gary Phillips and has been published by Down & Out Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-20 with Fiction categories.
In SCOUNDRELS, an all-original anthology featuring bestselling and Edgar and Shamus award-winning writers, you’ll read stories of desperate grifters, brokers hedging big bets for the big take, schemers working the long con for the sure money, used car salesman with golden dreams and rusted hopes, crooked lawyers and bent clients, one percenters hustling for that last half-percent, kind-hearted killers and the lonely hearted who tell themselves any lie as the double down for the long count. Stories by Reed Farrel Coleman, David Corbett, Tyler Dilts, Brendan DuBois, Seth Harwood, Darrell James, Gary Phillips, Travis Richardson, SJ Rozan, Kelli Stanley, Eric Stone, Bob Truluck, Lono Waiwaiole and Pamela Samuels Young. Praise for SCOUNDRELS … “Much will be made of the timeliness of SCOUNDRELS, and with good reason; these days Enron executives and securities brokers are far scarier than serial killers. But SCOUNDRELS is more than just timely — it’s a great read, a collection of fabulous stories by remarkable authors. Bravo.” — Marcus Sakey, author of The Two Death of Daniel Hayes, and host of Hidden City on the Travel Channel What other group of human beings inspires such a level of hatred and disgust in us as the white collar crook? Lesser thieves don’t get the level of hatred and contempt that these high-flying kleptomaniacs generate. Why does a Bernie Madoff or a Kenneth “Kenny Boy” Lay inspire nearly as much opprobrium from the rest of us as a serial killer, a genocidal dictator or a child molester? — Scott Phillips, from the Forward
Oklahoma Scoundrels
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Author : Robert Barr Smith
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2016-11-07
Oklahoma Scoundrels written by Robert Barr Smith and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-07 with History categories.
Early Oklahoma was a haven for violent outlaws and a death trap for deputy U.S. marshals. The infamous Doolin gang's OK Hotel gunfight left five dead. Killers like Bible-quoting choir leader Deacon Jim Miller wreaked havoc. Gunslinger femme fatale Belle Starr specialized in horse theft. Wannabe outlaws like Al Jennings traded train robbing for politics and Hollywood films. And Elmer McCurdy's determination and inept skill earned him a carnival slot and the nickname "the Bandit Who Wouldn't Give Up." Historians Robert Barr Smith and Laurence J. Yadon dispel myths surrounding some of the most significant lawbreakers in Sooner history.
Scientists And Scoundrels
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Author : Robert Silverberg
language : en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 2007-06-01
Scientists And Scoundrels written by Robert Silverberg and has been published by U of Nebraska Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-06-01 with History categories.
As if history and nature had not provided wonders enough, through the ages humans themselves have contrived more marvels to deceive one another. Sometimes they have concocted evidence when none was available to prove pet theories; sometimes their intention has been to impress or defraud; sometimes they have acted merely for sport. ø Robert Silverberg tells the stories of a baker's dozen of these scientific hoaxers in a lively, good-humored book that ranges through time and across continents. Here are perpetual-motion machines and space rockets, men on the moon and serpents in the sea. The rogues? gallery is a varied one: Dr. Mesmer, who cast his hypnotic spell on eighteenth-century Paris; Charles Dawson, whose Piltdown Man challenged evolution; Dr. Cook, with his tale of ?discovering? the North Pole; and many others. ø These are fascinating stories and more than just entertainment. The author explains the scientific background against which the hoaxes appeared and the detective work that led to their exposure. The schemers teach us to be alert, to challenge the evidence, and to appreciate the healthy skepticism that characterizes the scientific method.
Statesmen Scoundrels And Eccentrics
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Author : Tom Dillard
language : en
Publisher: University of Arkansas Press
Release Date : 2010-04-01
Statesmen Scoundrels And Eccentrics written by Tom Dillard and has been published by University of Arkansas Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-01 with History categories.
From Native Americans, explorers, and early settlers to entertainers, business people, politicians, lawyers, artists, and many others, the well-known and not-so-well-known Arkansans featured in Statesmen, Scoundrels, and Eccentrics have fascinating stories. To name a few, there’s the “Hanging Judge,” Isaac C. Parker of Fort Smith, and Hattie Caraway, the first elected female U.S. senator. Isaac T. Gillam, a slave who became a prominent politician in post–Civil War Little Rock, is included, as is Norman McLeod, an eccentric Hot Springs photographer and owner of the city’s first large tourist trap. These entertaining short biographies from Dillard’s Remembering Arkansas column will be enjoyed by all kinds of readers, young and old alike. All the original columns reprinted here have also been enhanced with Dillard’s own recommended reading lists. Statesmen will serve as an introduction or reintroduction to the state’s wonderfully complex heritage, full of rhythm and discord, peopled by generations of hardworking men and women who have contributed much to the region and nation.
Scoundrels Who Made America Great
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Author : Martin Henley
language : en
Publisher: Abbott Press
Release Date : 2016-01-21
Scoundrels Who Made America Great written by Martin Henley and has been published by Abbott Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-21 with History categories.
We like our heroes to wear white hats and our villains to wear black. Scoundrels Who Made America Great takes a fresh view of heroism by using a dramatic event in the life of each scoundrel to illustrate how disreputable labels can obscure heroic deeds. Some of them are household names. Others have been forgotten till now. Some are villains who turned out to be heroes. Others are heroes who proved to be all too human. They are The Scoundrels. And Martin Henley has brought them to life in a vividly-written volume that overflows with surprising stories, little-known facts, and the pure drama of history. Enjoy. William Martin, New York Times Bestselling author of The Lost Constitution and The Lincoln Letter By showing that the meanings assigned to the actions of prominent historical figures by contemporaries as well as future generations can fluctuate dramatically, Martin Henleys book inspires readers to reflect on the very nature of history. It helps them to understand that both scoundrels and heroes are made by their deeds as much as by the collective memory that shifts with time and place. Michal Rozbicki, Professor of History, St. Louis University With the rigorous research of a scholar and the superb story-telling skills of a novelist, Martin Henley has penned a wonderful book about five historical scoundrels who, upon further reading, were not the dreadful miscreants all of us have been led to believe. Scoundrels who Made America Great is a highly readable and truly enlightening slice of hidden history. Ronald E. Yates, Dean Emeritus, College of Media Studies, University of Illinois. Bestselling author of Finding Billy Battles website: www.martinhenley.com blog: www.ironicamericanhistory.blogspot.com
New Mexico Mavericks
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Author : Marc Simmons
language : en
Publisher: Sunstone Press
Release Date : 2005
New Mexico Mavericks written by Marc Simmons and has been published by Sunstone Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Frontier and pioneer life categories.
"I first saw New Mexico as a kid, in 1950," the author says. "At once I fell under its hypnotic spell, as have so many others. My commitment to become a writer about things New Mexican was born shortly thereafter. From more than a half century of prowlings along the byways of the state, I've managed to glean a fair knowledge of its peoples and culture. "What continues to impress me is that history in New Mexico lies so close to the surface. Here one continually runs into Indians, Hispanos and fourth or fifth generation Anglos whose lives and outlook are firmly rooted in the years before yesterday. Moreover, their personal histories are enriched by the backdrop of an extraordinary landscape. These realities have provided me an abundance of material for carving out the series of short narratives compiled in the book." Marc Simmons is a professional author and historian who has published more than forty books on New Mexico and the American Southwest. His popular "Trail Dust" column is syndicated in several regional newspapers. In 1993, King Juan Carlos of Spain admitted him to the knightly Order of Isabel la Católica for his contributions to Spanish colonial history.
A Republic Of Scoundrels
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Author : David Head
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2023-12-05
A Republic Of Scoundrels written by David Head and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-12-05 with History categories.
The Founding Fathers are often revered as American saints; here are the stories of those Founders who were schemers and scoundrels, vying for their own interests ahead of the nation’s. We now have a clear-eyed understanding of Founding Fathers such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander Hamilton; even so, they are often considered American saints, revered for their wisdom and self-sacrificing service to the nation. However, within the Founding Generation lurked many unscrupulous figures—men who violated the era’s expectation of public virtue and advanced their own interests at the expense of others. They were turncoats and traitors, opportunists and con artists, spies, and foreign intriguers. Some of their names are well known: Benedict Arnold and Aaron Burr. Others are less notorious now but were no less threatening. There was Charles Lee, the Continental Army general who offered to tell the British how to defeat the Americans, and James Wilkinson, who served fifteen years as a commanding general in the US Army, despite rumors that he spied for Spain and conspired with traitors. The early years of the republic were full of self-interested individuals, sometimes succeeding in their plots, sometimes failing, but always shaping the young nation. A Republic of Scoundrels seeks to re-examine the Founding Generation and replace the hagiography of the Founding Fathers with something more realistic: a picture that embraces the many facets of our nation’s origins.